Mill Communications Specialist – Contractor (8-12 Month Assignment)

Location

Eastover, S.C. (Onsite)

Approximately 30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Eastover Mill/Sumter Communications

Create and maintain internal communication content and channels, including:

1. Newsletters
2. SharePoint sites
3. Digital screens and communication stations
4. Email announcements and alerts
5. PowerPoint presentations for town halls and internal meetings
6. Printed materials

• Support routine and occasional urgent communications related to safety, people updates, operations, outages, visits and mill initiatives
• Develop and maintain communications toolkits in partnership with communications leaders (e.g., key messages, talking points, templates, FAQs, and channel guidance) to support consistent mill, North America business and community communications
• Ensure messaging aligns with company vision/mission/values, mill and business priorities, safety standards and established communications practices
• Support execution of internal and external events such as town halls, mill visits, employee engagement activities and community events
• Support mill communication manager (MCM) in fostering positive community relationships through grants/donations process, community events, volunteer initiatives and other external communication needs

North America Business Communications

• Support communications for North America initiatives impacting mill employees, including HR and benefits information, workforce and business initiatives, Operational Excellence and IT updates etc.
• Adapt corporate and North America messaging into clear, usable materials and toolkits for local mill audiences and leaders
• Support other communications and/or corporate affairs projects as assigned Sales Support: Collaborate with the sales team to provide technical expertise during customer visits, presentations, product trials and negotiations, helping to secure new business opportunities
• Manufacturing Support: Actively participate in various Quality Improvement efforts which include, Quality Systems Audits and observations at Manufacturing and Converting Facilities, and quality teams which are established to support a specific area requiring focus.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong written and verbal communications skills and familiarity with AP style (may be asked to provide examples)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SharePoint experience a plus
• Strong organizational/project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a communications team
• Ability to interact and build relationships with various levels of the organization in a professional manner
• Strong focus on safety and comfort working in a manufacturing environment
• Flexible, proactive and willing to support where needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or working to obtain bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, related field or actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree
• Preferably 1 – 3 years working experience in communications related role